Sun City Grand Real Estate: Phoenix Arizona Retirement Communities Blog by Leolinda Bowers

Sun City Grand Real Estate Sales January 2012

Sun City Grand real estate sales for January, 2012 has been posted on my website http://leolinda.com. Six Sun City Grand golf course  homes sold and closed in January, 2012.

• Average Size was 2,132 sq ft
• Average List Price was $387,017
• Average Sold Price was $367,833
• Average Days on the Market was 87 days

Twenty-three Sun City Grand homes off the golf course sold and closed in January, 2012.

• Average Size was 1,796 sqft
• Average List Price was $272,455
• Average Sold Price was $262,382
• Average Days on the Market was 92 days

Sun City Grand is an age restricted(45+) golf active adult community, in Surprise Arizona. As one of the many Phoenix Retirement Communities, Sun City Grand is considered the Del Webb flagship community. Hosting a plethora of activities, residents and guests of Sun City Grand enjoy participating in clubs, tennis, golf, pickle ball or just relaxing at the resort style pools.

For a comprehensive list of properties sold in Sun City Grand in 2012 that includes the days on the market, the original Sun City Grand list price, list price at the time the offer was accepted and the sold price of the Sun City Grand homes, go to http://leolinda.com/default.asp.pg-sun-city-grand-homes-sold-jan2012. Also posted on my website, http://LEOLINDA.com also is the Sun City Grand real estate homes sold since 2008.

Sun City Grand Golf Course Home for Sale

Sun City Grand home for sale on Granite Falls South Golf Course #7 green. Offered at an excellent price for a Sun City Grand golf course property, this golf course home is the popular Palo Verde Sun City Grand floor plan. The Palo Verde model is a Del Webb favorite for its great room floor plan and split bedroom configuration that provides family and guests an abundance of privacy.

Picture yourself relaxing on the extended covered patio overlooking the verdant green and fairway of Granite Falls Golf Course, and the list price is under $300,000!

This Sun City Grand home features views of the White Tank Mountain Range, favored north/south orientation, a bay window in the breakfast nook, gas cooking, a bay window in the master bedroom, two sinks in master bath, extended garage, expanded patio, garage cabinets and soft water system.

Address: 16402 West Lava Drive, Surprise Arizona 85374

Phoenix Retirement Community: Sun City Grand

List Price $275,000

MLS 4708975

Sun City Grand is an age restricted (45+) community in Surprise Arizona, approximately 20 minutes west of Phoenix. Sun City Grand is a golf course community that has four championship golf courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, state of the art recreational facilities, numerous clubs, tennis, pickle ball, woodworking shop, baseball field and a plethora of activities. To learn more about Phoenix Retirement Communities including Sun City Grand, go to Sun City Grand.

Sun City Grand Homes Sold December 2011

A total of 23 Sun City Grand homes sold in December 2011; 3 homes were on the golf course, 20 homes were off the golf course.

Three Sun City Grand golf course homes in December 2011 

• average size was 2,426 sq ft
• average list price was $443,633
• average sales price was $421,667
• average days on the market was 7 days

Twenty Sun City Grand homes off the golf course in December 2011

• average size was 1,733 sq ft
• average list price was $238,744
• average sales price was $230,120
• average days on the market was 57 days

Three Sun City Grand homes sold for full price. The average list price to sale price in December 2011 was 3.61%. According to the Maricopa County tax records, 67% of the homes sales in December 2011  in Sun City Grand were cash sales; 33% of the December 2011 had mortgages.

To see a complete list of homes sold in Sun City Grand go to Sun City Grand homes sold.

Happy New Year 2012 from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona

As 2011 ends and 2012 begin, I would like to wish all of my friends and family a very Happy New Year. If you’re my client, you’re my friend; if we’ve met previously you’re my friend, after all friends are forever as with family.

Happy New Year from Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona!  ……….wishing you Peace, Health, Happiness and Prosperity!

Over the past four months I've thought of participating in a challenging physical, and mental experience. It's been on my mind like a child waiting to open a present, the anticipation and unknown was a driving force for me to attain my goal. I've thought about this experience with long awaited hope, wondering if I could really do it. I'm sure you're wondering what I so much wanted to do so badly, well today I finally did it. I drove up to the high mountain slope in Hawaii this morning, wanting to be part of the group that could say, "I did it!"  I rode down the gulches in Kohala on the Big Island of Hawaii, the birthplace of King Kamehameha, on a zip line from the top of the mountain and tree tops. Now I can be officially called a "zip chick".

 Our zip line adventure began with us checking into the Big Island Eco Adventure located in Hawi Hawaii. The reservations clerk provided clear directions; from highway 270 turn makai on highway 260, the office is located next to the theater across the street from the big banyan tree. First one would need to know that makai means ocean meaning that the turn would be left. It was easy to find, not because I was raised on the Big Island but because I saw the sign that clearly identified the road.

We checked in and were instructed to wait in the next room for rest of the group. After all were assembled, the guides provided each with a named helmet. I was named Cupcake, my husband Mr Z.  Each person was harnessed, and each harness was checked by a second tour guide.

Off we were in a four wheel vehicle previously used to transport Swiss missiles. The 45 minute trip up the rugged and muddy mountain road revealed the lush forest in its splendor. The first zip line was about 50 yards away from the drop off point. At the first platform, our tour guides explained the safety procedures in riding a zip line.

 I was extremely reluctant to jump off the first platform to the forest canopy 400 feet below. My husband jumped off first and I was the last to zip; I really had to be bribed. The adrenaline rush on each and every jump resulted in an euphoric high. The canyons were spectacular, displaying Mother Nature in rural Hawaii with all of the verdant colors in the spectrum.  We walked a suspension bridge over the top of a 60 foot waterfall cascading to a fountain 100 feet below.

Zip lines were 500 ft to 1,500 ft long. We zipped at 500 foot heights above the canyon floor. The company provided snacks and beverages at a tree house that towered 250 feet above the forest floor. During the short hike between the zip jump offs guides provided information of the forest and Hawaii flora, pointing out forest animals, plants, flowers and edible forest greenery.

I would strongly advise anyone who has the slightest desire or inclination to participate in this type of adventure to go through with it. It was one of our most exciting and enjoyable adventures that I've experienced.

For reservations call the Big Island Eco Adventures, at (808) 889-5111. They are located at 55-510 Hawi Rd  Hawi, HI 96719. Ask for Doug and be sure to tell him that Cupcake sent you. 

If you are thinking of purchasing a property in Arizona, investment, 1031, retirement or winter residence, call me. I specialize in Phoenix Retirement Communities.

Mele Kalikimaka from Hawaii 2011

Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaiian for Merry Christmas. Christmas is a time of giving and sharing with family and friends.

After a late Christmas eve, we woke early this morning to watch my young cousins open their Christmas presents. My cousin Charlotte prepared a filling breakfast, and our our entire family attended church services in Honokaa Hawaii. A young parishioner was baptized and confirmed, with his entire family in attendance. Over 50 of my family and friends partook in our Christmas lunch. After a short nap, it was the perfect time to watch the Green Bay and Chicago football game. Today we performed a Christmas quadathlon; go to church, eat dinner, take a nap, and watch football.

Merry Christmas from Hawaii

Mele Kalikimaka!

Hilo Hawaii is my birthplace, a place that I frequently refer to as home.  I love going home to Hilo, it reminds me of my carefree childhood days. Celebrating Christmas in Hawaii is different from other US cities. Here people enjoy frolicking on the beach during the day and listening to Hawaiian Christmas music under star filled skies at night.

Many of my childhood days were spent in a small town on the opposite side of the island. Puako is located on the Kohala Coast. Its nearby beach, Spencer Beach Park, still remains a popular beach attraction. My parents would frequently take us from Hilo to Puako on an endless trip to enjoy the glistening white sands and the placid beach. Days were spent on the beach and evenings around a campfire singing Hawaiian songs, discussing the sea shells found or waves rode.

Today my husband and I spent the day swimming at Spencer Beach and watching children at play. The water was warm and salty, laughter was in the air, and the sun was bright and hot. We saw two rainbows; it was a typical day in Hawaii, but not so typical for me since moving to Arizona. We watched the sun setting on the Pacific Ocean then joined some of my cousins for dinner at the Hapuna Prince Hotel. An entertainer sang on the balcony terrace. We listened to the familiar Hawaiian Christmas carols while waiting to be seated.The 12 days of Christmas, sang Hawaiian style brought back many childhood memories.  I couldn't capture the entire song but I hope you enjoy what I recorded.

Before leaving Arizona, I spent hours spent responding to emails.  My husband and I had our prioriorties. We packed golf clubs and clothing and forgot the presents; our packing was simple.

My online contact was limited during the flight from Phoenix to Honolulu. Upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport, I received an offer on one of my listings.  I presented the offer to the seller and the negotiations began.

The flight from Honolulu to Hilo was short but with turbulance. Visibility was scarce. Although we had showers, the rain welcomed me, a Hilo wahine home. 

After picking up our rental, we drove from Hilo to Waiamea. We traveled on the Saddle Road between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa in a curtain of fog. After a brief visit with my Aunty, we were off to the Hapuna Prince on the Kohala Coast. Making tee times for the next morning was our first priority. Dinner was on the beach patio overlooking one of my favorite spots, Kawaihae Beach.

Coming home is always good.

Arizona Golf Retirement Community Sun City Grand home

Sun City Grand SONOMA model floor plan has just been listed by Leolinda Bowers, Associate Broker with Ken Meade Realty.

This gorgeous Sun City Grand home has 2 bedrooms and a den. The floor plan is popular for its split bedroom configuration. The guest bedroom is away from the master suite to give guests some extra privacy. Home is in an excellent Sun City Grand location, near to main recreation center and golf courses. Interior boasts a bay window in master bedroom, raised panel doors, boasts decorator colors with accent walls, and inside laundry. Exterior features a super-sized front courtyard patio and extended backyard patio with knee high wall. Looking for a winter residence under $200,000?  Consider this gorgeous Sun City Grand home.

Address: 16138 West Eagle Ridge Drive
Size: 1434 sq ft
List Price: $187,000

If you are thinking of an Arizona winter residence, consider Sun City Grand in Surprise. Allow me the opportunity to show you the community that I call home, Sun City Grand.

Sun City West Arizona Real Estate Market Report
for the week ending December 4, 2011  

• Under Contract in this week in Sun City West: 16  
• Closed Transactions this week in Sun City West: 20
• New Listings this week in Sun City West: 16
• Total Sun City West Homes under Contract (Pending Close of Escrow): 93     
• Absorption Rate (Number of Weeks to Sell the Existing Inventory): 31 weeks
• Total Sun City West listings on MLS this week: 413  

The present inventory of Sun City West homes was last seen in April 2011. Prices appear to have stabilized. Homes are extremely affordable which is reflective in the inventory and price per sq ft. 

The average price per sq ft of sold Sun City West golf course homes in November was $107; the average sold price per sq ft in October 2011 was $98.

The average price sq ft of sold Sun City West properties off the golf course in November 2011 was $81; the average sold price per sq ft in October 2011 was $83.

46% of the November 2011 Sun City West sales were under $150,000.

I took this week’s graph pictures at Trail Ridge Golf Course club house.  Trail Ridge Golf Course in Sun City West is one of the most challenging executive courses in the community. 

If you are interested in buying a winter or vacation home in Arizona, consider the active adult community of Sun City West. Call me. I am a Sun City West homeowner. I would appreciate the opportunity in showing you the age restricted community that over 30,000 people call home, Sun City West Arizona.